Monday, 30 November 2015

In the UK it is traditional to carpet the stairs but I love these painted staircases. Whether it is rainbow or gradiented like above or block colour like below, painting the stairs is a cheaper option than carpet and adds a bit of fun and pop of colour to an otherwise plain and hard to decorate part of the home.

All the homes in the pictures I have chosen are so different and yet the colour instantly transforms the homes, especially in the 3rd image, which (in my opinion) looks really sterile apart from the fun stairs

Sunday, 29 November 2015

I have featured loads of homes on Moon to Moon over the years, but this
one I think might actually be my favourite. Everything about this Brooklyn Townhouse is just
so perfect.

This is the home of Stylist and store owner Marina Burini and is located above her shop Oroboro (previously called Beautiful Dreamers) in Brooklyn.

What I love about his home is that there is something interesting and surprising in every room. It is full of beautiful textiles, houseplants and stunning little trinkets..... and the most awesome woven cushion I have ever seen (below).

Although like Oroboro, the home is perfectly curated, it is a really homely home and it is evident that it is lived in. With plenty of cushions and enough light to ensure the house plants are happy and thriving, and an awesome meditation corner

Shriti Box

The Bedroom

To see more of this beautiful home tour visit The Selby
To see the home of April of Oroboro visit here
To check out Marina's beautiful online shop visit Oroboro

Thursday, 26 November 2015

I come from a family of collectors. As a child it was a pretty much a weekly occurrence to visit antique or collectors fairs with my parents. I grew up with an appreciation of what it was 'to collect'.

I have been admiring Claire's beautiful home on Instagram for some
time now and am planning to do a little tour and interview in the near
future, but as soon as I saw Claires caravan collection i just had to
find out more and share.

Claire was kind enough to answer some questions about her collection....

Hello! My name is Claire I'm 35 and I live in Strasbourg
France with my Husband Simon, Son Lucas, Step-Son Colin, and our two cats Holly
and Tom. I'm currently a stay at home Mum and I'm originally from London in the
UK. I moved to Strasbourg to be with my now Husband who I met online. I've been
here just over 6 years. Previous to that I spent 3.5 years living in Melbourne,
Australia, so I've moved around quite a bit!

What made you start
collecting caravans?

I first started collecting caravans just over a year ago, after
noticing the collection of a fellow instagrammer (@junkshopvenus) which I
really admired! I then spotted one at a charity shop and that was it! I've been
searching them out ever since.

Did you holiday in caravans as a child so do they have a
nostalgic value for you?

My grandparents had a caravan when I was very small, but I
think for me, it’s just a nostalgia for anything in the past. I'm a bit
obsessed with collecting anything from the 50's/60's/70's.

Do you have a caravan of your own?

No...But I really, really wish that I did!! Perhaps one
day....

Where do you buy them
from?

The majority of mine have been found at charity shops, Car
boot sales, vide greniers ect, though I have found a couple on ebay, One was
gifted to me from the Instagram friend whose collection I mentioned above, that
kick-started me to begin collecting them myself, which was really lovely!

Is there a wish list caravan?

Not especially, as instead of searching for particular
models, I prefer to see what I come across when hunting charity shops and car
boot sales. That said, I would really like some of the Dinky models that I
don't have in my collection, which don't really turn up often in France. For
me, the thrill is finding one 'in the wild' that I don't already have. Even if
it’s the same, but in a different colourway to one already in my collection.
Different colour - Different caravan!

What is the most you
have paid for one?

I think the most I paid was £5 on Ebay, for one that I
really wanted. But usually I pay between 50 cents and 3 euros. Mine is not an
expensive collection!

Do you have any other
collections?

Do I? Ha-ha! I have so many collections that it would take
too long to list them all here ;)

Among other things, I collect West German plant pots,
Vintage bride and groom wedding cake toppers, Kitsch Spanish holiday souvenirs
from the 70's, vintage tights/stockings in their original packaging, anything
tiny that I display in old print drawers, retro/vintage kitchen items, Anything
religious, creepy vintage plastic squeak toys and basically anything
vintage/kitsch/curious that catches my attention. Most of my collections have
happened by accident, where I have found one of the items, loved it, and then
spotted others out and about. Once I've found three of something, it’s officially
a collection! All of my things have been found cheaply in charity shops or at
car boot sales.

A massive thank you to fellow mama Claire, I know how precious time is when you have a little one xx

If any of you have a collection you would like to share please email me at moontomoon@live.co.uk

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

On March 25th 1969, only 5 days after their wedding, John Lennon and Yoko Ono staged a couple of non-violent in-bed protests. One in room 702 of the Amsterdam Hilton and later one in Montreal, in aid of world peace. The press were invited to attend between 9am and 9pm to talk about Peace.

As a life long Pacifist these pictures have always struck a nerve with me and with the recent troubles in Paris and Syria (and the many other places) I found myself looking at these pictures again.

I have been called idealistic and naive but I really don't see why people can't just chill out, be kind and all get along....... and as John and Yoko said.......Remember Love!

The images have become Iconic however it was not until 2012 that Yoko Ono released the video for the world to see. It is over an hour long but it is a great watch

Sunday, 22 November 2015

I first discovered The Future Kept via Pinterest. It was the Pink Honey Comb House of Rym Blanket in the above picture that first caught my eye, and after heading over to their site and bagging myself one I have become a huge fan, and thought it was time I shared!!

.... so Moon to Moon caught up with husband and wife duo Dean and Jeska to find out a little more about The Future Kept

What inspired you to open the Future Kept?For a long time both of us had noticed significant changes in the way that we lived, the items we chose for our home and for every day life, and just felt a strong connection of wanting to do something together that reflected that, and something that was a combination of both of our creative pursuits and combining all the things that we both enjoy. The Future Kept is part of this journey for us both, our online store with a focus to lead and inspire people to think a little more carefully about the items they have in their lives. By working with talented and independent creatives who create products grounded in meanings and story, we
aim to promote the ethos of Buy Less, Buy Better, to connect and form
relationships with like-minded folk, and create something which can have
a positive impact on how people live, and the environment.

What would you say is the style /vibe of the shop?Ha,
that is a tough one! We don’t really fit into one particular aesthetic
or style/taste. It is a combination of what we both like, so not overly
masculine or feminine, it is more about the individual pieces than too
much of a definitive style. We are both always drawn to items that are
both useful and beautiful, with timeless qualities or a strong
provenance, pieces that are outside of fashions or trends. A lot of the
style is influenced by a sort of criteria we have when brining anything
new to the store, who makes it, how is it made, where is it made, what
does it support. I suppose if you had to call it anything, we have a
slightly bohemian/rescued/wabi-sabi/timeless vibe!

What was the inspiration behind the name?We
wanted something that initially summed up how we feel about how we
personally lived, something that was more than just a shop, online
store, buying & selling, the name definitely evolved as we worked on
one, but The Future Kept just felt right, plus all the domains and
social channels were available, which as an online store is of a huge
importance. It also had to have a somewhat timeless feel and sound to
it, with that being part of the ethos of the store, something that
wasn’t particularly strong or to ‘on trend’ wouldn’t have quite sat
right with either of us. We still can’t remember which one of us
actually came up with it in the end! But I do know that Jeska definitely
had the final say and wasn’t budging on the name while I procrastinated
for way too long!What are your 5 Favorite products from the shop?This is hard, because we basically love everything in the store! :)

It is hard to say! We would love a space of our own where we could create something that was a bit more community and creatively driven than a normal shop. Being able to pursue the shop full time is something we would definitely love to do (we both work freelance as well still at the moment!) We are looking at doing some more pop-ups next year around the country so that we can travel more and meet more of the people we have been meeting online and through the store, maybe something a little longer than a few days, who knows! Mainly we are just so thankful for the way this first year has gone and the overwhelming feedback and support that really does keep us going every day

If you had the choice of traveling back in time to shop for furnishings for your home what decade would you choose?

Ahhhhh,
another tough one! turn of the century late 1800’s for its utilitarian,
well worn honestly crafted - frontier cabin style or the 1950’s for a
full mid century minimal Danish blowout! One place we have visited and
wouldn’t need to travel in time to that kind of sums up our ideal style
is Christiania in Copenhagen, the recycled resourcefulness and sheer
beauty of that whole area and the houses is completely magical.

Wednesday, 18 November 2015

The home of Leslie Crow is one of my all time favorites from Style Like U. Everything about it is just so perfect and homely. Miles away from city life, like Leslie herself there is nothing pretentious and gentrified about her home. It is a perfect example of a warm, friendly home that has been created with items that are personal to Leslies tastes and serve a purpose.

“Our generation has an opportunity to go back to a more natural way of
life, and that is something that I am very passionate about,”

As a bit of a loner and a disgruntled city dweller, I find Leslie's more simple, more natural way of life really inspirational. I would love to live far away from the city, with a huge garden to keep some animals, grow some crops and let my children run freely and build treehouses. It is clear to see how Leslie creates such beautiful leather goods from this home....

Please view the full interview and images from Style like u and be sure to visit Leslie's amazing, drool worthy leather work over at Heyoka Leather

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

I am a big fan of Kim Kranz and all that she does over at The Wild Unknown. I have the most beautiful musical prism that she handmade some years back and of course her beautiful Tarot cards. But not only is Kim a wonderfully creative lady, she is also a kind hearted business woman with the perfect mixture of admirable ethics, ideas and drive to push them forward.

Her latest idea is the most wonderful movement.... The Good Karma Sale.... I am useless at Paraphrasing so it is over to Kim to explain....

The holidays are approaching. The frenzy of expectations around Black
Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday will soon again have us
spinning. Year after year its a weekend that’s left me feeling
disconnected and conflicted. Sure... more sales... but in the end its an
unfulfilling version of what the holidays are "all about".

Last
year we here at The Wild Unknown came up with a solution that went over
crazy-ridiculously well (from a sales point of view) and also felt truly
awesome in the midst of holiday consumption. We offered a site-wide
discount to our customers, and let them know that a percentage of our
total sales were being donated to a non-profit cause. We called it a
“GOOD KARMA SALE" and it went better than any sale we've run. So this
year I’m challenging you to join in. The bigger this movement gets, the
more amazing the impact. Imagine it for a moment…

-------------------WHAT IS A GOOD KARMA SALE?-------------------

A GOOD KARMA SALE IS A CHANCE FOR BIZ OWNERS BIG AND SMALL TO
CONSCIOUSLY REDEFINE OUR RELATIONSHIP TO THE HOLIDAYS. TOGETHER, WE’RE
RECLAIMING THE LANGUAGE AND PURPOSE AROUND BLACK FRIDAY/SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY/CYBER MONDAY. WE’RE MAKING THE HOLIDAYS MEANINGFUL AGAIN… TO US, OUR CUSTOMERS, AND THE WORLD. GOOD KARMA FEELS GOOD.

-------------------HOW TO RUN A GOOD KARMA SALE-------------------

1. Call it a GOOD KARMA SALE! Stop using the language "Black Friday / Small Business Saturday / Cyber Monday”. Those phrases never felt quite right anyway.

2. Choose a non-profit or charitable organization to give back to.

3.
Run any promotion you were planning for the post-Thanksgiving weekend
(20% off, buy one get one free, free shipping, maybe nothing at all…
this part is up to you.)

4. Commit to donating 5-10% of your total gross sales to the non-profit of your choice (NOT adjusted sales after expenses! Keep it simple, clean, and easy to calculate!)

5.
Once your GOOD KARMA SALE is over, donate the proceeds within a week
(on or before December 7th). This keeps the momentum going and the
gesture swift and clean.

Monday, 16 November 2015

It is a wild miserable rainy evening here in the south West of England and nothing seem further away than the beautiful sunshine filled days of summer. That is why I have decided to share a couple of images of 'Brave' the Winnebago is owned by blogger Liz Morrow from Delightfully Tacky.

This bus is anything but Tacky.... it is a total dream isnt it? Ever since i saw Jamie Lee Curtis's Winnebago in My Girl I have had a dream of owning one of these beauties..... one day

** most of the pictures I have used have been from pintrest and tumblr, sadly many have no credit. I am slowly working my way through my past posts trying to add sources. If you recognise a picture please please drop me an email, or leave a comment in that post. Cheers Gabi xxx